Robinwood Barhaugh Hall Activity Centre Near Alston Cumbria

Robinwood Barhaugh Hall Activity Centre Near Alston Cumbria 22 nd May-24 th May 2017

Have everything you need with you!

What You Need • • • • 3 T-shirts 3 Sweatshirts/Fleeces/Hoodies 3 Pairs of trousers 1 pair of shorts (knee length) 6 sets of underwear 6 pairs of socks 1 Pair of trainers 1 Pair of outdoor shoes/boots 2 Towels 1 Coat (waterproof if possible) 1 Warm hat/ sun hat 1 Pair of gloves 1 Set of nightwear 1 Bag of toiletries ( including SUNTAN LOTION AND INSECT REPELLENT BUT NO AEROSOL) 1 Black bin liner LABEL ALL ITEMS

The departure • Arrive at school from 8: 45 am on Monday 22 nd May 2017. • Come straight into the hall with your luggage. • All luggage needs to be labelled (I will issue labels the day before). • Bus will leave at 9: 30 am ish. • On the bus you can take magazines, books but I would not recommend electrical equipment…but… if you want to take it then it is your responsibility. NO CAMERAS OR PHONES! • No food or drink are allowed on the coach

The Visit Upon Arrival: You will be dropped off and your luggage will be put onto a mini bus. We will then walk two and a half miles to the centre. You NEED to wear: comfortable shoes, trousers (not jeans) a t-shirt, jumper/fleece and a coat. We will have a packed lunch – provided by the centre.

Groups For the activities you will be split into three groups – Hill, Wood and Forest All activities will be completed in these groups

Hill Group • • • Mason Lily Ethan Charlie Michael Layla Tyler Sophie Grace

Wood Group • • • Scarlett James Harry Lacey Laura Abigail Danny Eve Shardeh Lucy

Forest Group • • • Damon Chloe Evie Olivia Eleanor Scott Preston Maisie Anna

The ‘important stuff’ • Unfortunately there is no mobile signal in the house, but we have constant access to the landline and will contact you immediately if there is a problem. • St. James’ staff will be with the children throughout the residential. • We will update you regularly with our Teachers 2 Parents Text Service.

Bedrooms are not decided upon until we get there; you will find out when the instructors tell you at the centre.

Pocket Money You can take a maximum of £ 5. 00 with you for the tuck shop; you will not be allowed to spend any more than this. There are souvenirs; if you want these the list is in your pack. I will need your order and money by Monday 15 th May 2017. School will be purchasing a t-shirt for each child, so can you please let us know before you leave tonight which size you would like.

Medication • If you need any prescribed medication, you need to complete a form and hand it into Mrs Franklin before Thursday 18 th May. • Medication to be clearly labelled and handed to me before or on morning of travel. • To avoid taking 30 bottles of Calpol; if your child normally has this if they have a headache, etc. please sign the form so that we can administer it. If the form is not signed we can not administer the medication.

Before you leave tonight • All medical forms need to be completed ASAP. • All souvenir forms need to be completed and money paid ASAP. • Outstanding balance needs to be paid by Friday 12 th May. • Any questions or worries you have, please do not hesitate to ask.